lab info (FELINES)(Rabbits)(ferrets)

restraint equipments

towels, blankets, muzzles, e collar, distraction, food

behavior

cannot establish dominance over a cat. being held “captive” is restraint use caution they have nails teeth, and are speedy

meet cat on his/her own terms

curl fingers for cat to sniff, use a soothing voice, and use minimal restraint at all times.

unhappy cat

ears pulled back, leaning away from you, vocalizing, batting at you, tail flicking.

friendly cat

may use some signals from a unhappy cat if feels threatened “pushed”

taking cat out of cage/carrier

elevate carrier, don’t use a rope leash, and don’t shake the carrier. make sure to block all escape routes and when taking the cat out support their abdomen.

restraining cautions

minimal restraint, use treats, and don’t lose your temper

leg restraining

lightly and gently

sternal restraint

don’t put to much pressure onto cat

lateral recumbancy

gently rotate cat onto its side

defensive postures and signals

crouched position, dilated eyes, don’t stare into their eyes, hair standing up, hissing/growling, tail lashing.

fear/aggression

can be signs shown from defensive postures such as dilated eyes and hissing or growling.

fearful cat

freezing in place, hiding, loss of bladder or bowel control

restraint devices

towel, blanket, cat bag, muzzle, gauntlet, e collar

distraction

voice, treats

feliway

wall plug in or spray that reduces signs of stress in cats, spray on cat carries, towels in hospital, diffuser in exam room, and treatment room

sitting or sternal recumbency

cephalic vein blood draws, gently restrain cat and scratch his/her chin

no scruffing

not considered fear free or cat friendly, a mom can do it but you shouldn't

fetal hold

lightly hold loose skin around scruff of neck for iv injections, blood draws, im

dorsal recumbancy

cytocentesis, jugular vein, ultrasound

femoral vein

major blood vessel in the inner thigh, that returns blood from the back leg back up to the heart.

ferrets have hypothermia true or false

true

birds

step up on pirch, should have them wrapped in a towel to prevent from struggling and flapping wings. gently grasp head between thumb and forefingers.

rabbits

hand gently but firmly and talk quiet to them and approach from behind the head.

can scruff fractious rabbits true or false

true

docile rabbit

place one hand under thorax, grip forelegs between the thumb and forefinger of that hand and then support hind end with the other hand.

always support rear legs

strong kick can fracture their spine

chemical restraint, chill protocol

use for scared, stressed, nervous, aggressive, minor surgical procedure animals

always be what with the animals

gentle, kind, and patient

medial saphenous (cats)

in the inner back thigh

feline cephalic venipuncture restraint

facing forward

sitting feline jugular venipuncture restraint

cat press restraint

gentle pressure on their back while they lay on their belly

cat stretch restraint

stretching cat

feline towel restraint

wrapped in towel

restraint for a calm ferret

pick up from under chest and spread fingers wider to offer total support, then scoop up their rear end making sure to distribute their weight evenly between both hands.

restraint for a livelier ferret

the scruff, grab ferret as close to their ears as possible scruffing and bring them up to support their rear end and feet loosely